Rebirth in 1980, the rise of the golden age

"Sister-in-law, do you want to call me for something?" Li Youcai stood up and kept some distance from Wang Gufu.

Li Youcai didn't know much about Widow Wang.

Like most people in the village, all we knew was that she was married from outside, and we knew very little else.

However, since the last time, when Widow Wang revealed that he collected the toads for herself, Li Youcai became wary of Widow Wang.

I feel that this Widow Wang is not a simple rural woman.

Seeing that Li Youcai refused to come over, Widow Wang put her hands on her hips and stamped her feet, her chest trembling.

She smiled sweetly and hooked her finger again: "Are you still afraid that I will eat you? Come here quickly, I want to tell you something."

Li Youcai took a few steps forward, and there was a meter between the two of them.

"Just tell me if you have something to say. I have good ears."

"Looking at you like that, I have something I want to ask you for help with. Can you help me find a job in the county town?"

"Sister-in-law, you think too highly of me."

Li Youcai shook his head. It was the 80s now, and there were a lot of young people who couldn't find jobs in the city.

There are so many restrictions, it’s not easy to find a job.

"Others can't do this, but you can definitely do it. I don't require a formal job, as long as it's a job that can support Jinyu and me."

Wang Jinyu is the son of Widow Wang. He is eight or nine years old this year. He is strong and chubby and is at the age when he can eat and drink well.

"Then why are you looking for it in the county town?"

"Nonsense, what kind of work is there in the brigade? Am I going to be like Liu Pi and his wife, digging manure and collecting urine to earn a few work points?"

As soon as winter comes, the production team basically has no work to do.

The livestock raised by the brigade are all under the care of a dedicated person, and the person in charge remains the same for several years.

There is really nothing to do in this production team.

Seeing that Li Youcai didn't say anything, Widow Wang took a step forward, and the weapon almost hit him. Li Youcai was so scared that he quickly took another step back.

"Whether you want to help or not, just say it frankly."

"How about you let me work for you at your house? I'll help you collect frogs. As long as Chu Xinyan doesn't mind, you don't have to pay me."

This suggestion gave Li Youcai a sudden shock.

"Then let's not do that." Li Youcai refused decisively.

"I'm just wondering, why did you choose me among so many people?"

"Who told you you're capable? Now everyone in the brigade knows that you, Li Youcai, have connections and are capable. If I don't look for you, who else should I look for?"

Well, if you act too pretentiously, the backlash will come.

"If I come across a suitable one, I will help you keep an eye out for it. But I can't guarantee whether it will work out or not." Li Youcai agreed helplessly.

"As long as you say this."

Widow Wang pursed her lips with a half-smile and moved closer. The fragrance of peach blossoms hit Li Youcai's ears, making him feel itchy and arousing.

"I won't let you help me for nothing. If you have the guts, I'll leave the door open for you at night."

"I have something to do at home. Dazhuang, I'm leaving first."

Li Youcai left quickly as if he was escaping.

I dare not stay here for even a second.

If we stay any longer, who knows what Widow Wang will do.

If this were to be spread by that person with ulterior motives, he could guarantee that Chu Xinyan would be furious with him.

In the early morning of the next day, most of the families in the village lit the lights and started cooking.

Then I saw families walking up the mountain.

They were all going to catch frogs and crayfish.

I guess the forest frogs and cicadas in the mountains never imagined that hundreds of people would brave the cold and darkness to go into the mountains to catch them.

Just at ten o'clock, someone came to Li Youcai's house to deliver forest frogs and cicadas.

Li Youcai weighed the goods and paid as usual.

Those who exchanged money were all smiling from ear to ear.

Outside the courtyard gate, a group of people carrying iron pickaxes, earthen baskets and other tools walked into Li Youcai's yard with shamefaced looks.

At first glance, it was none other than the group of male educated youth from yesterday.

After they returned yesterday, the director in charge of the educated youth site heard about the educated youth entering the village and beating up the commune members, and he gave these people a good scolding.

The rooster just crowed today.

The farm manager drove out all the male educated youth involved in the incident and made them dig out the toilets from house to house.

When it was Li Youcai's turn, they had been working for more than three hours and had dug up more than twenty households.

When the educated youth saw Li Youcai standing in the yard, their faces became even uglier.

"The toilet is over there."

Li Youcai pointed in the direction of his own toilet, with a certain degree of gloating in his heart.

These educated youth did not deserve his sympathy at all.

It would be fine if he just stole things, but he actually hangs out with people like Liu Pi.

It's a good deal for these people to dig manure.

The arrogance of yesterday was gone. None of the educated youth said a word. They took their tools, walked around Li Youcai, and went to the toilet.

Near noon, Li Youcai loaded the frogs and crayfish he had collected yesterday and this morning onto the mule cart.

There are four more buckets than yesterday.

Li Guanghu drove a mule cart, and the father and son went to the county town again.

We weighed the frogs on the first floor of the aquatic products company and found they weighed 387 jin and the crayfish 163 jin.

I received a total of 1277 yuan.

It was another whole stack of great unity, which made Li Guanghu amazed.

This money is so easy to make.

Instead of rushing home, the father and son drove a mule cart to a tailor shop.

He hadn't had time to pick up the cotton jacket and trousers that Li Youcai had made before, so this time he just made another set for his father and Li Youjie.

"Why spend that money? The one I'm wearing is not broken." When Li Guanghu heard that he wanted to make clothes for him, he refused repeatedly.

The money of the older generation was saved penny by penny.

Hardship and simplicity are ingrained in the bones of that generation. Li Youcai didn't want to change anyone, he just wanted the relatives around him to live a better life.

"Let's make a set. It's not a big deal. The weather is getting colder, so dress warmly and don't suffer."

Li Youcai held Li Guanghu down and forced the old tailor to measure his father.

In the past, Li Guanghu would have been reluctant to do so, but now he has seen money.

Li Youcai selected a navy blue Zhongshan suit priced at 35 yuan and a Qianjin cap priced at 2 yuan from the clothes rack.

They were all put on Li Guanghu.

With a marching cap on his head, a Zhongshan suit on his body, and slightly hunched shoulders, he looks like a replica of Uncle Benshan.

It’s a pity that Uncle Benshan had to wait until 90 to perform on the Spring Festival Gala for the first time, which was 10 years before he became famous nationwide.

"It fits pretty well."

"No, how can I wear such nice clothes? These are worn by leaders. It would be a waste for me to wear them." Li Guanghu wanted to take them off.

"Aren't you the leader of our family? There are five of us in total, and it's not enough for you to lead four."

"Put it on. It's pretty good. Go home and shave it. You'll charm those old ladies to death."

"If you keep talking nonsense to me, I'll kill you."

"Dad, my mom has been gone for years. It's been hard enough for you to raise Youjie and me by yourself. Now that we're both grown up, don't be too hard on yourself. If you find someone who's good enough, just find another one. Youjie and I will support you."

This was the first time Li Guanghu had heard such words from Li Youcai since he raised his son.

I feel warm in my heart.

"It's not in vain that I raised you." Li Guanghu put on the new clothes, turned around, and did not take them off.

After leaving the tailor shop, Li Youcai sat on a mule cart and the father and son went to the supply and marketing cooperative again and bought a lot of good things.

Buy the canned food that you used to be reluctant to eat.

Buy pork elbow.

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On the way home, the mule cart passed by the Beiwei Restaurant.

Li Youcai tilted his neck to take a look.

The door of the restaurant was closed, with a wooden board saying "Closed Today" hanging on it.

The hotel is closed.